Sasha Obama's Friendly Reminder To Her Father On Election Night

[mim89]

A president surrounds himself with advisors well-versed in a variety of subjects -- and even when it comes to the basics of crowd management, it seems Barack Obama's covered.

In the midst of Tuesday's election night celebration in Chicago, Sasha Obama gave her dad a friendly reminder that endeared her to supporters in the McCormick Place convention center and beyond.

Apparently anxious to ensure the newly-reelected leader didn't ignore any of his fans, the 11-year-old nudged her dad to look at the people behind him. It was excellent advice: as soon as Obama turned his head, the crowd behind the podium started cheering and waving American flags even more excitedly than before.

YouTube user ohshawman posted a clip from NBC News's Election Night coverage showing the exchange.

It looks like Sasha made more than one good call on Election Night.



Great family

[KaryninMiami]

1. Damn- what is it about this family that always makes my eyes water.

Love those Obamas. That's all there is to it.

[seabeyond]

5. me, too...

wasnt that precious.

we are easy, lol.

[questionseverything]

14. adorable

and considerate!

[TahitiNut]

25. Yep ... I spring leaks every time, too. Especially when it's about Sasha.

I love that kid. I'd take a bullet for her. She's totally adorable ... and she's got 'tude!!

[Cha]

42. I'm right there with you, Karyn!

[lillypaddle]

71. They're just such good people

all of them.

[AnnaLee]

2. And we thought we needed to have his back. Heck, Sasha had it all along. nm.

[seabeyond]

6. ah, i like. nt

[StrayKat]

17. +1

Very nice.

[The Wielding Truth]

34. He still needs us. We need to get his back, too.

[mstinamotorcity2]

3. The First daughters are

growing up and more beautiful before our eyes. Malia will be graduating at the end of her Father's Term. I wonder if I will cry when she goes off to college like I did my son? I know I will cry when its time for them to LEAVE the Whitehouse.

[John2]

65. Yeah

I'm suprised the guys never noticed how pretty those two are. Too bad I'm not as young as they are.

[Tikki]

4. Both daughters are sweet and beautiful young ladies...

That little one is so cute with her dimples and smiling eyes. Looks like grandma Robinson.


Tikki

[sammytko]

29. That's It! I couldn't figure out who she looked like - n/t

[qanda]

7. What makes this all the more great...

Is that he took the time to listen to her during this time. I love this family!

[seabeyond]

9. i thought so, also. in all the mess and noise... still. nt

[FrenchieCat]

12. She is what 9 or 10 years old? Yet she had that kind of presence of mind in front of thousands?

and so did Papa....who obviously, unlike many others, listens when his children speak?

Love it!

[Jennicut]

15. 11 and growing up fast.

Malia is 14 already!

My girls are 7 and 8 now and time flies.....

Beautiful, smart young women. Joe Biden's granddaughters are growing up so much too. I think his oldest Naomi is heading to college soon.

[flygal]

31. I have two girls too - both love the first daughters!

my youngest is 8 and was a baby when Kerry lost - that did NOT help my post partum depression

[Jennicut]

52. Mine was a baby then too. Then I had another baby while I watched the destruction from Katrina.

I just remember holding her in my arms as I watched in disgust and disbelief at what Bush's response was.

But now my girls are very aware and both wanted Obama to win. They are very aware of the world and what is going on.

[CrispyQ]

67. So Malia might graduate in the White House.

A beautiful family! The Biden's too.

[Myrina]

38. If you saw the whole thing, Michelle seems to have told her to get daddy's attention ...

n/t

[lunatica]

39. Do you remember how during his Inauguration speech in 2008

It looked like he turned to Malia and asked her if the speech was good? I loved that moment. It was as if she warned him that his speech better be good in front of such a big crowd (LOL) and when he seemed to be asking her if it was good enough she nodded yes.

[Left Brain]

26. There was another moment like this,

It happened after the speech, and as everyone was leaving the stage. PBO had lagged behind, waving to the crowd, but Malia stopped and waited for him at the end of the stage. He met up with her, and she asked him something. I saw him answer, "We'll see," and then he walked back onto the stage for one final wave.
Ever the father.

Would be fun to speculate what she asked him.

[surrealAmerican]

58. Exactly.

He's a good dad. The girls trust him, and he trusts them.

[uponit7771]

62. +1!

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

8. This is cool, I remember noticing when he made that turn!

[Liberal_in_LA]

10. lovely

[GETTINGTIRED]

11. smart young lady

[rivegauche]

13. I noticed that on election night

Sashs is a darling little girl, I love seeing her when they bring her to events.

[SalviaBlue]

16. She is adorable.

[Indpndnt]

18. I saw that when it happened. She is a very nice young lady to watch out for others like that!

And he's a great dad to take the time to listen to her.

[marew]

24. Somebody taught her to be considerate of others!

What a terrific family!

[forestpath]

19. SO happy this beautiful, thoughtful family is in the White House!!!!

[marew]

21. And I am just thrilled!

[toby jo]

20. Mmm - makes you feel good - like home and family

[txdemsftw]

22. Those girls were raised right!

Love that family!

[FailureToCommunicate]

23. Our gathering went wild at that moment also! I said 'I think she's telling him to look behind...'

A highlight of a night of highs!!

Such admirable kids, First Lady and President!

[Cha]

45. Whoa! You were there, FTC?!

Awesomeness!!

[FailureToCommunicate]

53. Oh, I wish! No, I was just watching the returns with a bunch of fellow GOTV-ers

I wonder, were any DUers were there in Chicago?

[warrior1]

27. I saw this real time on tv

I had to roll it back to see if her mom told her to tell her dad. She did it all on her own. She's awesome.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

28. I so wish Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and others could be alive for a just a moment

to see that.

[FailureToCommunicate]

54. Wouldn't THAT make a good toon! Somebody

should draw it!

[inamatteroftime]

30. Kind, Sweat-Hearted nt

[skeewee08]

32. Saw it live, I was like look @ Sasha taking control....

[Sophiegirl]

33. It has to be hard.

To be a child of the President. I applaud the first family for doing their best to protect their children.

I have no idea how they can be "normal," but it seems that their parents (not as POTUS or FLOTUS) have done a pretty awesome job considering their circumstances.

There is a good lesson here to be learned by all.

[lunatica]

40. When you're the President's kid your life can't be normal

Except maybe when the family is totally alone in their White House living quarters. Otherwise the Secret Service are with them at all times and or the cameras are flashing.

[Arugula Latte]

35. They were taught to think of others and include everyone.

Makes me tear up.

[harun]

63. +1

[Grammy23]

36. They are an amazing family and it makes me tear up when I see them all together like that!

I think of the sacrifices they make every day and how living in the fish bowl impacts their lives. And yet they seem so normal in the way they interact. I read somewhere that the President makes an effort to eat dinner with his family in the family quarters every night. His love of his children and wife are so evident by the way he looks at them and the way he talks about them. They are a wonderful example to citizens all across our country and to the citizens of the world. I couldn't be more proud of our First Family! I am sure some people NEVER thought anyone could replace the Kennedy family and their Camelot. But I think, given a fair chance, the Obama's could achieve the same level of love and respect from the American people. They do deserve it.

[Major Hogwash]

37. I saw that!

I thought, what the heck can be so important now, right then at that moment, that she had to whisper something to her father.
He leaned over to hear what she said, smiled, nodded his head, and then turned to wave at those supporters.

She is soooo smart.

I am totally in love with this family!
Michelle looked like a million bucks in her dress.
That girl rawks!!

[secondvariety]

41. Sweet kid.

[NYC Liberal]

43. K&R. Romney probably would have smashed his kid's into a plate of butter

if they'd dared to speak to him when he was on stage!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002838222

[WCGreen]

44. OMG, she is wise beyond her years...

[robinlynne]

46. how cool that ti was a litle girl's diea. i remember that moment!

[Cha]

47. I'm thinking Sasha and Malia really like their life living in our White House..

Their Parents and Grandma Robinson have made it a wonderful home for them! and I couldn't be Happier!



http://theobamadiary.com/

Thanks for the Vid, mim!

[Whisp]

49. look at proud daddy's face! just beaming!

hahaha, love that guy and his family.

[Cha]

51. Beaming his face off!

We Won, Whisp!

[Whisp]

55. :)

I am still a bit fuzzy headed about that night and haven't fully landed yet.

The news of Obama's win came a bit earlier than we expected - the graphic on the tv said he won and we all just sat there stunned and motionless, reading it over and over and then the mayhem and cheering took over and just about busted out the windows.

It was a wonderful night.

[XtopherXtopher]

68. My eyes, my eyes!

Stop making me cry! It's embarrassing!

Ooooh... you're post #47. Spooky.

[Cha]

80. That is Spooky! lol

[Whisp]

48. what a doll. I sometimes wonder what the girls will be in their future...

I see Sasha involved with people - maybe politics or some big organization for the betterment of lives. Mila looks like the studious science type - maybe she will find a cure for a disease.

sorry, I just think they are exceptional kids, with exceptional parents and like to think that they will be magnificent and caring adults too.

[duhneece]

50. Sensitive, thoughtful of a young girl

No surprise considering her parents. I am teary-eyed & am even prouder of this family than I thought I could be.

[The Blue Flower]

56. I saw that!

Kids see more than we do. And it was so good of her to care.

[patrice]

57. Generosity comes from confidence in one's personal worth to significant others.

[sarah FAILIN]

59. What a change from the Bush twins

I was so tired of the twins "party girl" ways by the time that 8 yrs in hell was up. It's very nice to have a first family we can be proud of.

[Left Brain]

74. +1 !!

Absolutely!

[politicasista]

60. Kick

Heart The First Family.

[Rose Siding]

61. I thought that's what she said to him. Great kid.

[Lilyeye]

64. I remember seeing it when it happened live because it touched me

It may seem insignificant to some, but it was just a simple gesture that spoke volumes of her character. At such an young age, clearly we can attribute it to how she is being raised.

[SemperEadem]

66. Babygirl!!

How, how the two of them have grown. Such lovely young ladies.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

69. That speaks volumes about her compassion for people.

Remember this. At some future time when she is being acknowledged for
her contributions, this video will be shown.

[XtopherXtopher]

70. I'm trying to help raise my niece to be more like this...

...it's so hard when she's being raised by people who simply aren't like me at all.

Awesome video.

[lexw]

72. Woo Hoo!!!!

[Marymarg]

73. No surprise

that the President's daughter is a smart, thoughtful child. Apple...tree.

[adigal]

75. Nice to see such good political instincts in her!!! She has a great political future

if she wants one!! Plus, she seems like a genuinely nice kid, who wanted her Dad to pay attention to all of his fans!!

Love them.

[Peregrine Took]

76. Thoughtful young lady. n/t

[Hutzpa]

77. Sasha is 11 going on 22

such cool kids with extreme wisdom. We're going to be in good hands folks, May God continue to guide and protect them.

[mecherosegarden]

78. Amen!

[sebastianj333]

79. Good Stuff!!

I love it, thanks for sharing this!